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PNL vice president: Nicușor Dan has lost all legitimacy. He has become the PSD’s puppet

President Nicușor Dan no longer has any legitimacy in the decisions he makes, claims PNL Vice President Alexandru Muraru, who adds that the head of state has discredited himself by appointing Adrian Veștea as prime minister.

Țoiu holds talks with egyptian counterpart: Romania sees real opportunities to deepen cooperation

Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Oana Țoiu met with her Egyptian counterpart, Badr Abdelatty, and they discussed expanding economic cooperation, increasing Romanian grain exports, and the project for a free economic zone dedicated to Romanian companies.

Romania and Bulgaria Have Completed the Black Sea Maritime Security Hub

Romania and Bulgaria have completed their joint project to establish a Black Sea Maritime Security Hub, which will have operational headquarters in Constanța and Varna, announced Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu ahead of the Foreign Affairs Council.

Veștea’s PM Designation Face Constitutional Court Challenge from Bolojan Team

Part of the PNL leadership, along with Ilie Bolojan, acting prime minister, and Mircea Abrudean, president of the Senate, plans to file a complaint with the Constitutional Court regarding the nomination of Adrian Veștea as prime minister, according to party sources.

Romania’s external debt rose by one billion euros in the first four months of the year, the National Bank says

Romania’s total external debt rose by one billion euros in the first four months of 2026, according to data released Monday by the National Bank of Romania (BNR).

Paramedics protest income cuts at Health Ministry

Approximately 1,000 employees from public ambulance services across the country are expected to gather on Thursday in front of the Ministry of Health at the invitation of the National Trade Union Federation “Ambulance” of Romania (FNSAR).

PSD has accused Ilie Bolojan of obstructing the formation of a new government

The Social Democratic Party (PSD) has accused Ilie Bolojan of obstructing the formation of a new government.

Ilie Bolojan announces that the PNL will not vote for the Tomac government

The National Liberal Party (PNL) has decided not to support the government proposed by Prime Minister-designate Eugen Tomac. This announcement was made by Ilie Bolojan on Thursday after a meeting of the party’s National Political Bureau.

Military personnel from Romania, USA, Moldova, Ukraine, Georgia, Turkey and Bulgaria at SEA BREEZE

Approximately 450 military personnel from Romania, the United States, the Republic of Moldova, Ukraine, Georgia, Turkey and Bulgaria are participating until June 20 in the SEA BREEZE 26.1 exercise, hosted by Romania.

Oana Gheorghiu: TAROM, a company on a direct flight to failure

Deputy Prime Minister Oana Gheorghiu claims on Wednesday, in a Facebook post, that TAROM is a company "on a direct flight to failure". She also presents the solutions for this company to be saved.

Political scenarios at Cotroceni if ​​Tomac government fails to pass Parliament

President Nicuşor Dan would consider restoring the PSD–PNL–USR–UDMR coalition and forming a new government led by a presidential advisor, if the Tomac government fails to pass the vote in Parliament, according to G4Media sources.

Romania takes over the presidency of the South-East European Cooperation Process at the Sofia Summit

Romania will officially take over the presidency of the South-East European Cooperation Process for the next year, during the anniversary Summit held in Sofia.

Record cherry harvest at a farm in Cluj after massive investments in anti-freeze systems

The Steluţa Farm in Cluj expects to harvest more than three times more cherries this season than last year, when frost compromised much of the production. Farm representatives attribute the results to investments in protection systems against extreme weather phenomena.

Romania’s trade deficit decreased by 7% in the first four months of 2026

Romania's trade deficit decreased by 7% in the first four months of 2026, compared to the same period last year, according to data published on Tuesday by the National Institute of Statistics.

Eugen Tomac, message to party leaders: Let’s not be more Catholic than the Pope

Prime Minister-designate Eugen Tomac has launched a firm appeal to pro-Western parliamentary political parties, asking them for flexibility and a "reasonable compromise" for the inauguration of a new government with full powers.

Diana Buzoianu: The Rabla Program could start as early as June

The Rabla Program could start as early as June, after completing the legal stages of public consultation, said Environment Minister Diana Buzoianu, who specified that the order necessary to launch the program is to be published in decisional transparency.

What conditions does the PSD put on the Tomac Government? Daniel Zamfir’s announcement

The PSD is putting on the Tomac Government, announced on Monday the leader of the Social Democratic senators, Daniel Zamfir.

Bolojan announces PNL decision after meeting with Tomac: I said things directly, without any detours

PNL leader Ilie Bolojan met with Prime Minister-designate Eugen Tomac. The discussion took place on Monday at the PNL headquarters. At the end, Ilie Bolojan said that he had discussed "directly" with Eugen Tomac.

E-Auctions Platform: 18 million lei collected for the budget in the first 2 months since launch

The ANAF e-Auctions platform, launched at the end of March, generated over 18 million lei in revenue for the budget, the Ministry of Finance announced.

Eugen Tomac announces first proposals for ministers in the future technocratic Government

Prime Minister-designate Eugen Tomac presented the first proposals for the future technocratic Cabinet, emphasizing that he is counting on a team of professionals "who know what they have to do from day one."

How safe is the Black Sea coast during the summer season. President Nicușor Dan’s response

Romanian President Nicușor Dan was asked on Friday in Montenegro how safe the Black Sea coast is, after a maritime drone exploded in the Port of Constanta, and people were advised to stay away from the beach. "People will be safe," Dan assured.

Nicușor Dan signed the decree: Eugen Tomac, designated candidate for the position of Prime Minister

The President of Romania, Nicușor Dan, signed the decree by which Eugen Tomac was designated candidate for the position of Prime Minister.

RO-ALERT in Constanta after drone explosion. Evacuated people: Nobody told us what was happening

Authorities evacuated part of the Constanta Port on Thursday after a maritime drone exploded in the area, an incident that led to the activation of the Red Intervention Plan and the mobilization of law enforcement.

Orban slams Eugen Tomac PM scenario: „A surrogate prime minister for PSD”

Former Prime Minister and former presidential adviser Ludovic Orban has sharply criticized the possibility of President Nicușor Dan appointing Eugen Tomac as prime minister. Speaking on Digi24, Orban stated that such a nomination would only receive support from the Social Democratic Party (PSD).

Fewer tourists visited Romania in April 2026

Tourism in Romania experienced a decline in the early months of 2026, with a decrease in both the number of tourists and overnight stays compared to the previous year. Bucharest and Brașov remained the most popular destinations.

Carpathian highway progresses faster than expected

Work on the Tigveni–Curtea de Argeș section of the Sibiu–Pitești Highway is progressing steadily, with the section expected to open to traffic approximately six months ahead of the contractual deadline. Over 400 workers and 150 pieces of equipment are currently on site.

Government approves emergency aid for families affected by drone crash in Galați

The executive approved on Wednesday a government decision on granting emergency aid to families and single people whose homes were affected by a drone crash in the municipality of Galați.

Salary increases and new hires at the National Road Investment Company

The Romanian Government has approved a memorandum by which the salaries of employees at the National Road Investment Company (CNIR S.A.) would be increased. Also, 66 more people will be hired.

ELCEN launches 600 million lei investment for a new power plant in Bucharest

Electrocentrale București (ELCEN) has launched the procurement procedure for the construction of a new modern power plant, the investment being estimated at approximately 600 million lei.

Oana Țoiu and António Guterres discussed the incident involving the Russian drone in Romania

Romanian Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu announced that she had a meeting in New York with UN Secretary-General António Guterres, during which they addressed security incidents stemming from the war in Ukraine, as well as the case of the Russian drone that entered Romanian territory.

DNA announces official indictment of Gheorghiță Vlad

The National Anticorruption Directorate (DNA) has indicted the Chief of the Defence Staff. Prosecutors allege that an action attributed to General Gheorghiță Vlad contributed to the allocation of additional state-funded places for students initially admitted on a tuition-based basis.

Liberals Call for Action in Parliament to Prevent Loss of PNRR Funds

The PNL is calling for a sense of responsibility in Parliament to ensure the swift adoption of legislation regarding the PNRR. The Liberals are urging “the PSD, in particular, to honor its promise to support and vote for all legislative measures.”

Galati drone. Romania requests UN Security Council meeting

Romania has initiated consultations at the UN and requested a Security Council meeting following the Galati drone incident. The announcement was made by Romania's representative to the UN. The meeting will take place on Monday.

Why Romania did not activate NATO’s Article 4 after a drone exploded on a block of flats in Galati

Romania has decided not to request the activation of NATO's Article 4 after the Galati incident, preferring to obtain concrete measures to support and strengthen security. In parallel, the country will receive reinforcements from the Alliance, including Spanish helicopters and Italian soldiers.

Cristian Mungiu brings “Fjord” to romanian audiences earlier

The film “Fjord”, directed by Cristian Mungiu and awarded the Palme d’Or at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, will be screened in Romania before its official premiere. The filmmaker announced that the film will have a unique screening throughout the country, on June 13, at 7:00 p.m.

Nicuşor Dan: Romania is strengthening its defenses and closing the Russian consulate in Constanţa

Following the CSAT meeting, Nicuşor Dan announced the strengthening of air defense through the SAFE program and international cooperation, as well as the closure of the Russian Consulate in Constanţa, following the incident in the Galaţi area in which a drone struck an apartment building.

PSD Calls on Political Parties: No Internal Disputes on National Defense Issues

The Social Democratic Party (PSD) has called on all political parties in Romania to cease internal disputes on national defense issues and to act in unity, in the national interest.

Latest updates on the victims of the drone that struck an apartment building in Galați

The two victims of the drone attack on Galați are in stable condition. They are a woman and her son, a 14-year-old boy. The victims were taken to different hospitals.

Bolojan Announces First Measures Taken by Romania After Russian Drone Crash in Galați

Interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announced on Friday from Chișinău, where he is currently on a visit, the first measures adopted by Romania after a Russian drone crashed into an apartment building in Galați.

The Army is acquiring drones through the SAFE program

The Army is acquiring drones through the SAFE program. On Thursday, Defense Minister Radu Miruţă announced the signing of a contract valued at over 30 million euros, funded by SAFE.